Preserving Season
The orchards are yielding in abundance and as Cyril and the team in the kitchen gear up to bottle peaches, we are making some home made delights with the last of the…
Bogoróditse Diévo
The exquisite Tara Sanctuary is home to Tara Choir, an a Capella group of passionate singers who practice harmony building through the healing power of sound, mindfulness and deep listening. Read
The Sun by Mary Oliver
Scott Connor, a dear friend & wwoof at Mana shared this beautiful poem by Mary Oliver at the morning circle. It was so touching we felt to share it with
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A Self Compassion Break
Think of a situation in your life that is difficult, that is causing you stress. Call the situation to mind, and see if you can actually feel the stress and emotional discomfort
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Easing Worry
This series of 10 Minute Meditations guided by Hedwig Bakker are an opportunity to experience a quality of wakefulness, of ‘being exactly where you are’ in every moment of life.
Summer’s Embrace
Time stops. Speed blurs the intricately gorgeous wings of the bee. It drinks from the small blue flower of the fragrant rosemary. The moment passes.
A Summer Soup Recipe – Gazpacho
Here is a delicious, health-filled very simple Iced Gazpacho Soup recipe ‘in praise of tomatoes’. This version requires no cooking, takes only minutes to prepare, and is perfect for a
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Alfresco Dinner Date
What better way to enjoy these delightful balmy summer evenings than an Alfresco Dinner Date with friends and family. Let nature call you outside for a feast to tantalise all
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Stop & Smell the Roses
This series of 10 Minute Meditations guided by Hedwig Bakker are an opportunity to experience a quality of wakefulness, of ‘being exactly where you are’ in every moment of life.
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